North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, September 17, 1936
Add to My HeroesRalph W. Arnold
Patrolman Ralph Arnold was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol near Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County.
Patrolman Arnold had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for seven years and was a charter member of the agency.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, September 16, 1936
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